Drewry: World Container Index drops further last week
LONDON : Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,517 per 40ft container this week. Drewry’s detailed assessment for Thursday, 24 Jul 2025
New Lloyd’s Register assessment boosts containership fatigue life up to 15%
New methodology delivers more accurate fatigue life predictions for containerships and gas carriers through revision of worldwide trading routes. LONDON : Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Fatigue
Gulftainer bolsters Iraq Container Terminal’s efficiency with latest addition of three new Kalmar
UMM QASR : Gulftainer, a UAE-based global supply chain and logistics solutions provider, with an international footprint of ports, terminals, warehouses and transport facilities, has announced a significant
Baltic Index extends gains on strong Capesize Rates
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for the third straight session on Thursday, driven by higher rates for capesize vessels. The main index, which
SLPA and Port of Antwerp-Bruges to boost digital port ties
ANTWERP : The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) delegation has visited the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to advance cooperation on port operations, digital innovation, and sustainability. Organised by the
COSCO’s 7,500 CEU LNG dual-fuel RoRo begins maiden voyage
SHANGHAI : COSCO Shipping’s 7,500 CEU LNG dual-fuel roro ship was named for its maiden voyage recently. The newly launched vessel “Liao He Kou” from COSCO Shipping Specialized
Shipping’s digital shift demands sharper messaging, Getting the Market is answering in Asia
SINGAPORE/ROTTERDAM : As maritime companies digitize, decarbonize, and expand across continents, standing out in the market has never been more challenging. Customers expect clarity. Talent is scarce. And
Chris Packwood appointed member engagement advisor to the British International Freight Association
LONDON : The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Chris Packwood as member engagement advisor with a remit focused on supporting issues raised by individual corporate members.
Action Plans on maritime facilitation approved in Central American countries : IMO
LONDON : Honduras and El Salvador have each approved an Action Plan aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic. The Plans are designed to support the effective
ClassNK releases ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’
TOKYO : ClassNK has released ‘ClassNK Technical Journal No.11 2025 (Ⅰ)’ . This issue features the title ‘Latest Technological Trends for Protection of the Marine Environment’, providing the